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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
24 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Computer Science | Information Technology | Software Engineering
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-06-01-
About Program

Program Overview


International Foundation Year - Computing

Course Overview

The International Foundation Year (IFY) in Computing is designed to introduce international students to higher education while experiencing life abroad in the UK. It aims to prepare students with a deeper understanding of academic culture that will allow them to flourish in their chosen degree studies.


What You'll Study

  • Introduction to Academic Language and Skills (required for students who enter at IELTS level 4.0 and 4.5)
  • Developing your Academic Language and Skills (required for students who enter at IELTS level 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0)
  • Success in Academic Language and Skills (required for students who enter at IELTS level 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5)
  • Software and Databases
  • Networking and Communications
  • Information Technology in Business

How You'll Learn

  • Each module requires the equivalent of between 225 and 300 study hours.
  • You will receive approximately 18 hours of teaching contact hours per week.
  • The remaining study hours required for the module will be self-guided.

Assessment

  • Depending on your IELTS entry level, you may be assessed on the first three academic language and skills modules of your International Foundation Year through a combination of continuous, formative, and final assessments.
  • Assessments will be delivered at the end of module one and two.

Entry Requirements

  • International students should select their region to find detailed information about entry requirements.
  • English language requirements:
    • IELTS 4.5 entry: 4.5 overall (with no component lower than 4.5)
    • IELTS 5.0 entry: 5.0 overall (with no component lower than 4.5)
    • IELTS 5.5 entry: 5.5 overall (with no component lower than 5.0)

Fees and Funding

  • 2023/24 tuition fees:
    • IELTS 4.0: £17,500 (39 academic weeks)
    • IELTS 4.5: £16,000 (36 academic weeks)
    • IELTS 5.0: £14,500 (30 academic weeks)
    • IELTS 5.5: £12,500 (24 academic weeks)

Facilities

  • During your international foundation year, you'll be based at our modern CU Coventry Mile Lane campus.
  • You will also have access to the wider facilities and amenities available at Coventry University.

Careers and Opportunities

  • If you successfully pass the Computing IFY, you will be guaranteed a place on a relevant degree course at Coventry University (listed in the Overview section), subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
  • The university's dedicated employability support, the Talent Team, can provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your future studies and career.
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